Steampunk Uke

I've seen photos like this before. I actually love the look, but I think that metal would sure dampen the soundboard. Personally, I'm going to do up a cheap uke to look like one of Dolly Parton's rhinestone covered guitars lol. She plays like 14 different instruments. Pretty amazing woman.
https://images.app.goo.gl/VVCL5iF2oKoCwq749
 
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CPG said:
Definitely a Pohaku! Love Peters instruments.
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My new Spruce top concert 10 is just fantastic. He does wonderful work, and is great to work with.
 
CPG said:
Oh you got that? I've been looking for this NUD. I want pics and sound samples!
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I have never done a NUD before, and my playing is a bit "different" than the norm here (punk rock and such, and pretty new ;)). I will do it though at some point. Let me tell you though, I love it!l It has way more base than even any concert I have played, but also has some pretty shimmering high notes. It feels fantastic. It looks just as good. I need the action lowered a bit for my tastes, and the luthier that I trust is 45 minutes away, so once that is done, I will get to the NUD.
 
richntacoma said:
I have never done a NUD before, and my playing is a bit "different" than the norm here (punk rock and such, and pretty new ;)). I will do it though at some point. Let me tell you though, I love it!l It has way more base than even any concert I have played, but also has some pretty shimmering high notes. It feels fantastic. It looks just as good. I need the action lowered a bit for my tastes, and the luthier that I trust is 45 minutes away, so once that is done, I will get to the NUD.
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Show us a picture, Rich

Tom
 
richntacoma said:
I have never done a NUD before, and my playing is a bit "different" than the norm here (punk rock and such, and pretty new ;)). I will do it though at some point. Let me tell you though, I love it!l It has way more base than even any concert I have played, but also has some pretty shimmering high notes. It feels fantastic. It looks just as good. I need the action lowered a bit for my tastes, and the luthier that I trust is 45 minutes away, so once that is done, I will get to the NUD.
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Glad to hear that your experience mimics mine. The longer I have mine the more I realize just how great it is!
 
captain-janeway said:
I've seen photos like this before. I actually love the look, but I think that metal would sure dampen the soundboard.
https://images.app.goo.gl/VVCL5iF2oKoCwq749
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I wonder if it really is metal and not a silver-ized finish with pop rivet heads and the witch's hat/wings glued in place? The aging is certainly paint. I can't imagine the bridge being a piece of metal.

Not my cup of tea. Fun and certainly interesting.
 
Kenn2018 said:
I wonder if it really is metal and not a silver-ized finish with pop rivet heads and the witch's hat/wings glued in place? The aging is certainly paint. I can't imagine the bridge being a piece of metal.

Not my cup of tea. Fun and certainly interesting.
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What do you think? Actually does look like there's some kind of trim
http://www.pohakuukulele.com/steam-punk-no-2
 
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